Renovation

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George Monro explaining urban renewal to Shay Cormac

Renovation is the process of revitalizing a broken, damaged, or outdated structure. The Assassins and Templars were both involved in renovation projects to help the civilians while also increasing their influence in the area.

History

Renaissance

Monteriggioni

Main article: Monteriggioni

Constructed in 1290, the Tuscan city of Monteriggioni became the headquarters of the Italian Brotherhood of Assassins when Domenico Auditore installed his family in the Villa Auditore during the 14th century.

Between 1454 and 1476, Monteriggioni fell into disrepair as its ruler Mario Auditore was more focused on fighting military campaigns with his mercenaries. By 1476, most of the town's shops had closed, the number of visitors to Monteriggioni had decreased, and the upkeep of the Villa Auditore had been neglected.

In 1477, Mario's nephew Ezio arrived in the city. After learning about his family heirloom, Ezio began to renovate various shops and landmarks within Monteriggioni with the agreement of his uncle. Ezio used the money he collected during his travel to renovate the city, and his sister Claudia kept track of the improvement in a book and collected the benefices from the shops and travelers.

Ezio speaking with Monteriggioni's architect about renovating the town

Renovating shops rewarded Ezio with greater discounts on items, while renovating landmarks allowed him to open treasure chests. The local blacksmith and doctor had their shops renovated while Ezio opened an art merchant, a tailor shop, and a bank. Ezio also reopened the mines under the city, the well near the villa, and the town church. Factions also installed in Monteriggioni, with a barrack for the mercenaries, a guild for the thieves, and the Felina brothel for the courtesans.

As Ezio expanded the painting gallery of the villa, collecting armors, weapons, and other items, the city attracted more citizens, increasing its population from 30 to 3500 residents in two decades.

Even after all these efforts, the city collapsed once again in 1500 after being besieged by the Papal troops led by the Italian Templar Cesare Borgia. Falling under the control of the Templars, the Auditore eventually took back the city.

Rome

While attempting to liberate the city of Rome from the Borgia, Ezio renovated multiple shops, stables, aqueducts, and historical landmarks in the city. Before he could do so, however, he needed to take control of the district by eliminating its Borgia captain and burning their towers.

Constantinople

During his quest for the Masyaf Keys in Constantinople, Ezio aided the Ottoman Assassins in taking back the city from the Byzantine Templars. After clearing out a den, Ezio was able to renovate shops and historical landmarks around the district.

18th century

Great Inagua

After acquiring command of Great Inagua in 1715, Edward Kenway turned the island into his personal hideout in the Caribbean and was able to renovate its buildings, including the island's manor, and build new shops which attracted various visitors, mainly pirates.

Macau

Zhang's village undergoing renovations

In 1725, while taking shelter in a village near Macau during his search for Pieces of Eden in Southeast Asia, Edward paid for renovations to the settlement, greatly improving the livelihoods of its inhabitants. After establishing the Zhang Wei Union, Edward had an entirely new village built south of Macau, which became the Union's headquarters and was later converted into the A-Ma Cultural Village, a popular tourist attraction.

British Colonies

After meeting the Templar George Monro in 1756, Shay Cormac renovated various buildings in New York City, the River Valley, and the North Atlantic. This improved the infrastructure of these regions, and also provided Shay and the Templars with an effective source of passive income.

New Orleans

As part of her rivalry with other businesses, Aveline de Grandpré renovated several dressing chambers and equipment shops throughout New Orleans and the surrounding bayou.

Davenport Homestead

During his time on the Davenport Homestead, Ratonhnhaké:ton revitalized the land by attracting new residents, building houses for them, and renovating the homestead's defunct facilities, thus creating a constant source of revenue.

Paris

After becoming an Assassin, Arno Dorian assumed stewardship of and renovated the Café Théâtre, restoring it to its former glory and attracting numerous new customers. He also renovated additional shops around Paris to increase the Café Théâtre's revenue.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
• Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
• Assassin's Creed: Revelations
• Assassin's Creed III
• Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
• Assassin's Creed: Rogue
• Assassin's Creed: Unity
• Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
  • Wrath of the Druids
• Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice
• Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
• Assassin's Creed: Shadows